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Sentimento is something of a departure for Andrea Bocelli. Instead of operatic arias, the tenor has recorded a disc of ballads with Lorin Maazel and the London Symphony Orchestra. In fact the two men deserve to share the billing: Maazel not only orchestrated the songs but also wrote--and performed--the violin obbligato parts which decorate each song. The result is a charming selection of pieces by composers including Tosti, Leoncavallo and Offenbach.
The disc opens with an arrangement of the famous slow movement from Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez; with its pizzicato bass and weaving voice and violin it sounds almost baroque. A second arrangement, of Liszt's Liebestraum No. 3, features words penned by Bocelli himself. Bocelli and Maazel deliver spirited (but by no means flawless) performances throughout and are supported admirably by the LSO--just listen to the orchestra go in Rossini's "La danza".
When played in a computer, the disc reveals a short introductory video featuring both Bocelli and Maazel while the richly illustrated booklet reflects the passion Bocelli sings of in each song. Hopefully, Sentimento will spark renewed interest in this repertory, which was explored by such greats as Enrico Caruso and John McCormack. –-Rebecca Agnew
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Bought Bocelli's Sentimento CD after having returned from his performance on stage in Manchester. When listening to the CD the
feeling that I really was watching him live again was incedible. Both the music and singing is wonderful.
feeling that I really was watching him live again was incedible. Both the music and singing is wonderful.
Unfortunately the CD does not contain any duets which is shame because I think that they contributed to the feelings of love and passion which is what the lyrics on the CD are about.
Still a beautiful experience.
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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I can understand how some Bocelli fans may be a little more than surprised at this new album. Not a Pop nor an Opera album but make no mistake this music is not new for Tenors. In Sentimento Bocelli has resurrected the Tenor/Violin duet so popular in the days of salon music. There is something for everybody on this CD and although the song titles may not be familiar, certainly the songs themselves will seem like old friends who you thought you had lost touch with, turning up in a wonderful surprise reunion. Bocelli gives each song his usual 100%, and I defy anybody not to get up and dance around the room at his wonderful interpretation of Rossini's La Danza! Beautiful and an album I will treasure.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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It doesn't matter if you dont like Opera or classical "stuff" Andrea Bocelli is always well worth listening to and he has such a remarkable gentle voice. The songs he sings can be listened to at any time and any occassion, it doesnt even matter if you dont understand the words.
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